Curis' Florence copper project receives environmental compliance from independent review

Curis Resources (TSE:CUV) announced Wednesday its Florence copper project in Florence, Arizona was found to be safe and compatible with the water and environmental safety aspects of the town's "General Plan", by an independent third party consultant.
In its report, the Tucson, Arizona-based Montgomery & Associates concluded that "the proposed . . . project could be implemented in a manner that is consistent with the Town of Florence General Plan."
Specifically, the report found no substantive problems with two groundwater flow models at the Florence project, and that surface impacts "are anticipated to be minimal and limited to the actual infrastructure elements needed."
The consultant also concluded that the Florence project should have no impact on the town's ability to maintain compliance with its Safe Drinking Water program, its development or implementation of a wellhead protection program, or its strategy to protect its water supply.
"We firmly believe their expert review and testimony will help inform both the Planning and Zoning Commission hearings on Curis' applications, as well as the Town Council as they move toward a vote on out applications later this fall," commented Curis president and CEO, Michael McPhie.
"The conclusions of their analysis clearly validate our position that development of the Florence Copper project can be done in an environmentally sound and socially responsible manner, consistent with the goals of the Town of Florence's 2020 General Plan."
Earlier this month, Curis also received a letter of support for its Florence project from the Arizona State Land Department, in which commissioner Maria Baier claimed to "see a clear benefit to the [State Trust] from revenue generated through its mining operations and subsequent reuse made possible through sound mining and reclamation practices."
Currently, Curis is awaiting confirmation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regarding its application to update major environmental permits required for the operation of the Florence mine.